was born at (unclear) Belfast in 1912 to George Balmforth, Wireworker and Sarah Jane Balmforth nee Sykes. The 1911 Irish Census records his parents as living in house 30, Malone Avenue, Belfast.
Following his education Desmond joined the Ulster Bank at Head Office in 1931. Subsequent moves and promotions took him to Lisburn Road, Shaftesbury Square, Donegall Place and Cornmarket branches.
The London Gazette dated 4th July 1941 records a Desmond Balmforth being promoted from Pilot Officer to Flying Officer. His service number is 81684.
In 1956, he took over responsibility for the newly-formed specialist Premises Department. he was made Manager in 1961.
Balmforth died whilst sailing at Whiterock on 26th June 1963. He was survived by his widow and 2 sons.
Balmforth is mentioned on pages 228 and 403 in the book, 'The Ulster Bank Story' by Lyn Gallagher.
Desmond Balmforth dies in service in 1963.
Belfast City Council record a Desmond Balmforth of 4 Ormonde Park, Finaghy dying on 26th June 1963 aged 51. He was buried in the City Cemetery. Within the grave are George Balmforth, Sarah Jane Balmforth, Gilbert Balmforth (brother) and Jean Balmforth (wife?).
This obituary was published in the Ulster Bank staff magazine:
Desmond Balmforth - Obituary - courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam
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